It should be easy to know when you’ve found the official YouTube channel of a creator, artist, brand, or public figure. So in late October, we’re updating what it means for channels to be “Verified” w/ new eligibility criteria & a new look. Details → https://yt.be/help/3QfB pic.twitter.com/JXOvMbkbns
what in your mind made you think that the average person would know a grey background means an account is "verified"? This is like attempting to use a red light for go and green for stop. You are changing something that doesn't need to be changed... for the worse.